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City of Powell River asked to write federal government regarding opioid crisis

City of Powell River asked to write federal government regarding opioid crisis

Council to consider letter
Beachgoers on Bowen Island get a close encounter of the orca kind (VIDEO)

Beachgoers on Bowen Island get a close encounter of the orca kind (VIDEO)

A group of orcas got pretty close to shore this weekend and gave beachgoers an unexpected close encounter
Powell River supports application for crown land tenure in Mowat Bay area

Powell River supports application for crown land tenure in Mowat Bay area

City of Powell River has approved an application to the provincial government to reestablish a crown land tenure over waters adjacent to Mowat Bay Park.
Powell River city council approves parks and trails master plan

Powell River city council approves parks and trails master plan

Document outlines plans for the next 15 years
Council approves permit for wastewater treatment plant in Powell River

Council approves permit for wastewater treatment plant in Powell River

City provides sanction to facilitate construction
Group asks for tree inventory in Powell River's Townsite neighbourhood

Group asks for tree inventory in Powell River's Townsite neighbourhood

Ratepayers society calls for list to be made
Powell River teachers concerned about becoming ill with COVID-19

Powell River teachers concerned about becoming ill with COVID-19

Disappointment expressed over vaccination strategy
Early data suggests BC headed towards ‘baby bust’ due to COVID-19

Early data suggests BC headed towards ‘baby bust’ due to COVID-19

Provincial data shows December 2020 with a decade-record low in babies born
Premier marks anniversary of first case of COVID-19 in Canada: 'We must remain vigilant'

Premier marks anniversary of first case of COVID-19 in Canada: 'We must remain vigilant'

B.C. now has three cases of South African COVID-19 variant, six of U.K. strain
Airport plan adopted in Powell River

Airport plan adopted in Powell River

Study provides 25-year vision for facility